CA Fresher/Experienced as Equity Product Controller at Morgan Stanley
Equity Product Controller
Job Number:
: 3027952Posting Date
: Jun 27, 2014Primary Location
: Non-Japan Asia-India-IND_None-MumbaiJob
: Accounting/Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Level: Manager
Description
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
The Financial Control Group (FCG) is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial and regulatory reporting for the Firm. FCG prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting FCG, along with Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), summarizes, plans and forecasts the organization’s financial position, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future revenues, expenses and earnings. FCG is comprised of Business Unit Controllers, Infrastructure Controllers, Accounting, Regulatory and Reporting groups, and Valuation Review.
Responsibilities Include:
This is a high profile role, which requires the individual to work closely with colleagues in Operations and the Business Unit, as well as the Business Unit Controllers (BUCs) in Asia. The main focus of the role will be to manage the P&L process on a day to day basis, from reconciliation and resolution of issues to obtaining Business Unit sign off and reporting of the P&L.
- Understand the Business supported strategies, products and inherent risks.
· Understand the Risk & Reporting Systems, identifying opportunities to enhance the Control Environment, Standardisation, and Scalability and add value.
- · P&L Reporting
- · P&L Attribution
- · Market Commentaries
- · Risk Analysis
- · Month end reporting and reconciliations
- Management of a team of Controllers, including their development & performance appraisal
Qualifications
Skills Required:
- Strong academic background
- Excellent organisational communication and relationship management skills
- Must be highly motivated with the commitment required to consistently meet goals
- Strong controls awareness.
- Financial Products knowledge essential
- Strong Excel skills is must
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent specialization in Finance stream
- Preferred 0 – 2 years financial experience (Capital Market related experience an advantage)
- Macros & VBA knowledge will be added advantage
- Product Knowledge on Equity Swaps will be preferable